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November 2, 2011

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Events

Common Roots: Lab Rats Help Us Understand the Neurobiology of Human Motivation and Emotions: November 3
Professor Joan Morrell, a behavioral neuroscientist whose research seeks to unravel the motivational systems of the brain, will discuss her research and be honored as the 2011–2012 Chancellor's Distinguished Research Scholar on November 3 at 4:30 p.m. in the Robeson Campus Center, Rutgers–Newark. Learn more here.

The Taking of the Great White City and a Future for Havana: November 4
Noted Cuban architect Mario Coyula Cowley will discuss a vision for the future of Havana during an open forum on November 4 at 9 a.m. in the Camden Campus Center, Rutgers–Camden. Learn more here.

3rd Annual 3K Turkey Trot Walk: November 6
Elijah's Promise hosts its 3rd Annual 3K Turkey Trot Walk to raise funds for the soup kitchen on November 6 at 1 p.m. in Buccleuch Park, New Brunswick. This event will include kids’ arts and crafts, live music, and seasonal foods. Learn more and register here.

Presidential Forum: November 7
All are welcome to participate in the last public forum to discuss the attributes and qualifications desired in the university’s next president on November 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Room 202 in the Livingston Student Center, Rutgers–New Brunswick. Learn more here.

Philip L. Yeagle has been appointed interim chancellor, Rutgers–Newark, effective December 24. Chancellor Yeagle will serve as interim chancellor until the next president appoints the permanent chancellor.

An archive of these and other past Appointments and Retirements can be found here.

Get Involved

Volunteer for the Inaugural Rutgers Alumni Day of Service
The Rutgers University Alumni Association invites everyone to volunteer for the inaugural Rutgers Alumni Day of Service on November 10 in various locations. Make a difference in the lives of others in the name of Rutgers. Learn more and register at http://Ralumni.com/dayofservice. Remember to wear red on the day of your event!

Rutgers Against Hunger Adopt-a-Family Program Launch
Administrative and academic departments are encouraged to participate in this year's program by adopting from participating social service agencies a family or several families struggling with hunger and poverty. Families will be matched with sponsoring departments. Sponsoring departments will receive a family profile form that will help identify the family and their specific needs for this holiday season. Volunteer participants must be confirmed by November 4. For more information and to sign up for a family, email rah@oldqueens.rutgers.edu or call 848-932-2460. Learn more here.

An archive of these and other past Get Involved posts can be found here.

Noreen A. Scott-Garrity, curator of education and outreach in the Stedman Art Gallery at the Center for the Arts, Rutgers–Camden, is the principal investigator of an award totaling $40,000. Titled RCCA Arts Education and Community Arts Program, the project is being supported by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. Learn more about Noreen A. Scott-Garrity here.